All
of us have special gifts and abilities that God has given us. It is important that we know what they
are. Most likely you have been part of a
conversation, if you have been active in church, about finding out what your
spiritual gifts are and using them to serve.
Since
The Community Fellowship church began almost 8 years ago we have had at our
core the thought that for the church to function and do things well that we
need to find what our callings and gifts are, a few things, and do great with
them. That is not an easy process.
Mark 7:37 NASB
They were
utterly astonished, saying, “He has done all things well; He makes even the deaf to hear
and the mute to speak.”
Jesus did things well.
But He could do anything. He saw
people for who they were and built in to them the potential to use the gifts
God had given them.
Because we are human often our sight isn’t good or we pre
judge people because of our perception, yet I believe it is the job of the
church and of great leaders to call out the potential in ourselves and in
others. We have to do well what we do
and expect the same of others.
Romans 12:8 NLT
If your gift is to encourage others, be
encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the
responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
Know what your gifts are, and then stop doing the things that
you don’t do well. Someone else has that
gift or talent. By thinking we have to
do it all we are keeping other people from serving and helping in the church
and beyond.
I have the opportunity to sit with and discuss big ideas with
some great people. In fact this week has
afforded me a couple of those opportunities.
It is amazing to listen to these folks and to hear how God is working in
and around their lives. Take that a step
further. When a group of Jesus followers
get together, discuss issues or opportunities, big things can happen. Even miracles can happen. That is why we have to do what we do very
well.
Matthew 25:23 NLT
The master
said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant.
You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you
many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’
What do you do well?
Think about it. Read the Bible
and what it calls gifts and great qualities.
Ask the people who know you and are around you to tell you what you do
well. Then all you have to do is do it. Learn or improve those skills. Now, use them to honor God and to bless
others.
I challenge you and me to know what we do well and do it!
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